Mechanical Engineer FEA

Aerolab Inc; Maryland; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerolab Inc in Maryland is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for a full-time role to design wind tunnel components and systems, collaborating with the design and mechanical teams to deliver robust, reliable equipment. You will conduct FEA using SolidWorks Simulation, perform linear and non-linear analyses, modal and fatigue assessments, and drive design optimization for mechanical and structural performance.

Additionally, you will create and maintain SolidWorks CAD models, assemblies and detailed

Qualifications

• Proficient with SolidWorks, including parts and assemblies.
• SolidWorks Simulation experience for linear static, non-linear, modal, and fatigue analyses.
• Knowledge of GD&T and tolerance analysis methods.
• Sheet metal design and fabrication knowledge.
• Familiarity with CNC machining considerations.
• Experience with rotating machinery such as fans and drive systems.
• Understanding of structural design of steel support systems and solvers.
• Experience designing machinery components and systems.
• Proficiency in CAD drafting techniques and standard engineering practices.
• Familiarity with engineering terminology.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and document processing.
• Strong time management and team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Interpret design specifications, drawings, and schematics.
• Perform structural analysis and FEA using SolidWorks Simulation for linear and non-linear cases.
• Conduct modal analysis for fundamental frequencies and design modifications.
• Perform fatigue analysis for rotating and non-rotating components.
• Analyze steel support structures using FEA and solvers.
• Calculate reaction forces and prepare interface drawings.
• Create and maintain CAD models in SolidWorks and provide fabrication drawings.
• Support engineering by creating parts and assemblies with detailed drawings.
• Conduct design studies, tolerance stack-ups and drafting checks.
• Size and configure mechanical systems; calculate loads and transfers.
• Collaborate with the Product Design Team under guidance from senior engineers.

Skills

SolidWorks

SolidWorks Simulation

GD&T

Sheet Metal Design

CNC Machining

Rotating Machinery

Structural Design

CAD Drafting

Engineering Terminology

MS Office

Time Management

Team Collaboration

Tools

SolidWorks

SolidWorks Simulation

CNC Machining

Structural Solvers

CAD Drafting

Job description

Job Description

Aerolab is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a Mechanical Engineer position. The position is full-time. The candidate will be responsible for component and system level design and engineering of wind tunnel equipment in coordination with the company’s design and mechanical engineering team. Primary responsibilities will include performing Finite Element Analysis (FEA) on systems and components using SolidWorks Simulation as well as performing design optimization for mechanical and structural performance.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Proper interpretation of design specifications, drawings, and schematics
• Perform structural analysis and FEA using SolidWorks Simulation for cases with linear static loads and non-linear loads
• Perform modal analysis for calculation of fundamental frequencies and for design modifications to shift fundamental frequencies as required
• Perform fatigue analysis for rotating and non-rotating components with a variety of loading patterns
• Perform structural analysis for steel support systems using a combination of FEA, structural solvers, and other methods
• Calculate reaction forces and prepare interface drawings identifying reaction forces
• Create and maintain engineering CAD models in SolidWorks
• Provide engineering support by creating parts and assemblies in SolidWorks, along with detailed fabrication and installation drawings when required
• Perform design studies, tolerance stack-ups and drafting checks
• Size and configure mechanical systems
• Calculate loads and load transfers
• Function as part of a Product Design Team following the guidance provided by design and project engineers.

Required Skills

• Proficient in SolidWorks with experience designing parts and assemblies and creating drawings
• Proficient in SolidWorks simulation with experience in linear static, non-linear, modal, and fatigue analysis
• Proficient in GD&T and various methods of tolerance analysis
• Knowledge of sheet metal design and fabrication
• Knowledge of design for CNC machining
• Familiarity with rotating machinery including fans and drive systems
• Familiarity with structural design of steel support systems as well as familiarity with structural solvers
• Experience in design of machinery components and systems
• Experience in computer aided drafting techniques and standard engineering practices
• Familiarity with engineering terminology
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office and Word Processing software
• Good time management skills, high work ethics
• Positive contributor to team participation